SIRDAR DEAD.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18237, 22 November 1924, Page 13

SIRDAR DEAD.

THE CAIRO OUTRAGE. PAINFUL IMPRESSION IN BRITAIN. THE GOVERNMENT'S ATTITUDE. (rv CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION —COrtTttGDtT) -STRALIA>: AND S.S. CABLE ASSOCIATION*.) LONDON. November 30. The Sirdar. Major-General Sir i*e Stack, is dead. Following an operation his condition showed alight improvement, but there was still serious hremorrhago affecting his digestion, causing sickness. However. the doctors did not abandon hopes until the last. (Received November 21st. •'•SO p.m.) LONDON, November 21. Tho news of the Sirdar s death created a most painful impression, though it was not unexpected, and tho sequel undoubtedly intensifies the gravity of the position. The diplomatic correspondent of the "Daily- Telegraph" Lays: "To-day or to-morrow' should record tlio communication to Egypt of tho grave view taken by the British Government of tho crime, and tho political circumstances "by which it was preceded. Tho attitudo of tho Government is described as one of firmness combined with dignity. Nothing will be done tlmfc might ho misconstrued as Imperialistic in policy, although the Egyptian Government may bo held to strict accountability for its actions in the past mid tho future." Tho "Telegraph," commenting editorially, says: "Tho fact that Cabinet is considering tho matter is satisfactory ; but we should bo glad to have an assurance also that the general question ot the grant of European methods of government to peoples that are not' ready' to receive them was also on the< agenda at yesterday's meeting." The article. "Written 111 the firmest tone, emphasises that the Egyptian question may become fin affair in wliioh the whole Eastern Hemisphere and largo interests ii> America may he involved.

"Wo oannot as trustees for others allow the commonweal of tho Eastern Mediterranean, and the right of transit to Asia., to be periodically placed in hazard by Egypt's incapacity to govern herself. . Other nations whftso rights we profess to guarantee are justified in expecting Us to perform the obligations. of our unwritten trust, or to allow foreigners to secure the interests of tlieir own nationals."

Tlio paper also stresses tho point that it must bo brought home to Zaghlul Pasha that a man in his position must shoulder the inevitable vasuits of liia lieated unci Unconsidered attacks upon thoso to whom the independence of his country is due. "MORALLY RESPONSIBLE." THE EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT. (''THE miIES.") LONDON, November 20. "The Times" snyS that neither the Egyptian Government nor Zaghlul Pasha, the Prime Ministes, can be acquitted of.moral responsibility for the crime. They deliberately and systematically created the poisonous atmosphere and frame of mind from which violence and 1 murder were the natural results. A KITCHENER MAN. TRIBUTE TO SIR LEE STACK. ! (BY CABLE—rEESS ASSOCIATION—COPTBI3ai) (AUBTEALUN AND K.Z. CABLE ABtfOCIATIOS.) CAPE TOWN, November 20. Lord Milner, who is now visiting South Africa, in a private capacity, in .in interview, paid a high tribute to Sir Lee Stack, who was one of <flio last of the group of officers appointed by Lord Kitchener. "In those days," added Lord Milner, "Egypt Was well governed, and the people content, until the Nationalist agitation began." "CARRY ON!" WOUNDED CHAUFFEUR'S DRIVE. (iUOTBALIAN AND ».Z. CABLE 4880011110*.) LONDON, November 20. The special correspondent at Cairo of tlio "Morning Post" mentions that the Sirdar's chauffeur was an Australian named March, who turned to the aide-de-camp, exclaiming, "I'm hit!" The aide replied, "Carry on!" whereupon Marsh rushed the car! through the crowd, perhaps preventing the Sirdar being killed outright.

A CHRISTCHURCH MAN. THE SIRDAR'S AIDE-DE-CXMP. The late Major-General Sir Lee Stack's aide-de-camp wras Captain P. K. Campbell, a son of the late .Mr Patrick Campbell, of Dam road, Biccarton, and a brother-in-law of Major H. H. S. Westmacott, of Christchurch. He holds a commission in the Black Watch, and served with the "Old Con-' tcmptibles," taking part in the retreat from Mons. He was wounded on the 1 Aisne in 1914, and was again wounded at the Battle of Loos in September, 1915. Since the war he has been attached to the staff in the Soudan. Private advices received in Christchurch yesterday indicated that Captain Campbell's injuries are not serious.